FAQs About Your SPCA
Q. How many animals do you provide services for each year? A. Over 12,000 animals every year. The SPCA's doors are open to all animals in need, including dogs, cats, small animals, barn animals, exotic animals, and wildlife. We never turn away any animal that needs our help. Q. What are the types of services provided by The SPCA for Monterey County? A.
A.The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) for Monterey County is a private, non-profit donor supported humane society that has been serving the community since 1905. We are not a chapter of any other agency, we do not have a parent organization, and we do not receive funding from any other animal welfare group. Our programs and services are funded through the generous support of our community. Q.How much does it cost to adopt a pet? A.Learn more about our adoption fees here. Q.How much does it cost to have a pet spayed or neutered?
Dog Neuter
Cat Spay
Cat Neuter
Thank you to our donors for making these low-cost services possible. Q.Does The SPCA for Monterey County provide spay/neuter services for feral cats? A.Yes. Please contact our spay/neuter clinic for more information Q.Is The SPCA for Monterey County a chapter of other SPCAs and Humane Societies? A.The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) for Monterey County is your independent, local animal welfare agency. We are not a chapter of any other SPCA nor do we have a national parent organization. All donations stay right here to help animals in need in our community. Q.Is The SPCA for Monterey County a “No Kill” Shelter? A.The SPCA for Monterey County’s doors are open to all animals in need. Our mission is to assure compassionate treatment of all animals in our community, so we never limit or control the number of incoming animals in need of our help. As the front line of animal rescue in Monterey County, we received more than 5,300 dogs, cats, barn animals, exotics, and other pet animals as well as thousands of sick, injured and orphaned wildlife last year. We did not turn away a single animal regardless of breed, health, or temperament. We do not euthanize based on how long an animal has been in our care and will often keep pets for months until their new families are found. But sometimes, the most humane service we can provide is a painless end to animals in need.
While "no kill" is a popular phrase in today's animal welfare environment, its use is misleading. Shelters that call themselves “no kill” limit the quantity of animals entering their doors. Some of these limited admission shelters close their doors to admissions when their kennels are full, others charge high surrender fees to keep those who can’t afford the cost from surrendering their animals, and some only accept highly adoptable pets, leaving the hard to adopt animals behind. This method does not provide a community-wide solution to the pet overpopulation problem and simply pushes the difficult to adopt or unadoptable animals to other area shelters. The SPCA for Monterey County strives to be very clear about what our alternatives are and how our decisions are made. We welcome your inquiries if you have any questions about this or any other issue. Q.How does The SPCA for Monterey County reduce the euthanasia of dogs and cats in the community? A.The SPCA for Monterey County works together with our animal welfare partners to end the pet overpopulation problem. Sadly, there are too many unwanted pets and not enough homes. The SPCA provides many vital services to prevent unwanted births, maximize adoptions, and reduce the number of animals being surrendered, abandoned, or abused. We offer low-cost, donor-subsidized spay and neuter surgeries for over 3,000 pets and feral cats every year. We accept vouchers for these services from other agencies who do not have veterinary services. Our adoption center is open seven days a week and we conduct regular adoption events at community centers and showcase adoptable pets on our website and in the local media. We provide dog and puppy training classes, consultations, handouts, and our free Behavior Helpline. Our outreach programs educate children and adults and our Humane Officers rescue animals, counsel offenders in the field, and bring them to prosecution when necessary. Many homebound seniors and people in need are able to keep their pets thanks to our PetMeals program and Pet Food Bank. Our Whiskers and Wisdom low-cost adoption program matches pets with seniors in our community. The SPCA is the place to call when you are searching for a new pet or when you need help or advice on anything related to animals. We are here for you. We can only reach our goals through our lifesaving programs and by working with cooperating area agencies and the good people in our community. Together we can save lives, reduce suffering, strengthen the human-animal bond, and enhance the quality of life for pets and people in Monterey County. Q.Does The SPCA for Monterey County try to rehabilitate animals? A.The SPCA has been the heart of animal care and rescue since 1905. Through our Paws to Recycle fund, we provide surgery and emergency medical treatment to adoptable animals that arrive at our shelter suffering from illness or injury. All of these pets are now in loving new homes. We also provide training and behavior modification to dogs. This can range from teaching a rambunctious young dog how to sit and walk politely on a leash to working closely with a dog who shows manageable or treatable behavior issues. We also provide a Foster Friend program to prepare underage, orphaned, or injured cats and dogs for their new, permanent homes. Q.I don't support euthanasia, so how can I support you? A.Until we achieve a balance by having a home for every dog and cat, humane euthanasia will inevitably occur-somewhere. Euthanasia is not the fault of shelters. The fault lies with people who do not support spay and neuter or practice responsible pet ownership. As long as there are owners who abuse or neglect animals, who casually discard animals, or who allow unaltered pets to run free, there will be dedicated, compassionate shelter workers performing humane euthanasia. By supporting The SPCA for Monterey County, you become our partner in the quest to end the euthanasia of all healthy cats and dogs as well as pet with treatable and manageable health or behavior conditions. The SPCA for Monterey County is your independent, local animal welfare agency. We are not a chapter of any other SPCA nor do we have a national parent organization. All donations stay right here to help animals in need in our community. Q.How can I learn more about supporting The SPCA? A.The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) for Monterey County is the heart of animal rescue since 1905. We rely entirely on donations to support our vital services and programs. We receive no tax dollars and we are not affiliated with any other SPCA or humane society. Your donation stays right here in Monterey County to help people and animals in need. View our most recent audited financials or see our IRS Form 990. Privacy policy: The SPCA for Monterey County respects the privacy of our donors. We do not sell or exchange any personal information about our donors with any organization. Q.Who is on the Board of Directors for The SPCA? A.The members of the SPCA Board of Directors are:
Q. How can I contact the SPCA? A. You can find all our contact information, including direct numbers and emails for staff, by visiting our Contact Us page. You can also send an email to the SPCA which will usually be answered within 24 hours. Q.How can I find the SPCA on Social Media? A.You can learn all about the SPCA and helps animals on our social media pages. Here is a list of all our social media efforts. We hope you can join us!
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